--- title: "Refurbishment of Luna Close Play Area, Oakhurst, Swindon, SN25" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e79cf82a-d470-4872-b099-2f6ad5cb90ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e79cf82a-d470-4872-b099-2f6ad5cb90ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e79cf82a-d470-4872-b099-2f6ad5cb90ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e79cf82a-d470-4872-b099-2f6ad5cb90ab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-04" --- # Refurbishment of Luna Close Play Area, Oakhurst, Swindon, SN25 Buyer: HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e79cf82a-d470-4872-b099-2f6ad5cb90ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e79cf82a-d470-4872-b099-2f6ad5cb90ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e79cf82a-d470-4872-b099-2f6ad5cb90ab.json) ## Summary The Haydon Wick Parish Council is seeking experienced contractors for the refurbishment of the Luna Close Play Area located in Oakhurst, Swindon, postcode SN25. This project falls under the works category and incorporates a budget of £40,000, with the tender period ending on 2nd July 2021. The contract is planned to commence on 23rd August 2021 and is expected to last until 30th September 2021. The procurement method followed here is a limited competitive quotation due to its below-threshold status, allowing for a focused selection process. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for contractors specialising in play area construction and refurbishment, particularly those familiar with inclusive design practices suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years. Companies involved in playground equipment installation, safety surfacing, and innovative design solutions would be particularly well-suited. With emphasis on modern, high-quality and accessible equipment, this project encourages creativity and input from bidders, making it an excellent avenue for growth and collaboration in the community. ## Notice 2.1 The Council is currently seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified contractor to refurbish and enhance Luna Close Play Area, Oakhurst, Swindon. The play area is situated in a residential street, on a main footpath, close to a local primary school. The play area must be suitable for all children aged from 3 years up to the age of 12 years. 2.2 The Council wishes to use some the existing equipment and to install modern, high quality and accessible friendly equipment to ensure that the play area is inclusive for all children and an asset to the local community. Following consultation with local charities and local primary school children, the top items required are: * High back swing with harness (accessible) * Low level accessible roundabout * Accessible multi-unit with double width slide * Sensory panels Items to be removed: * Single arm swing * Supernova roundabout * Small multi-unit This list is not exhaustive, and Haydon Wick Parish Council would welcome ideas and recommendations for the site. 2.3 To make use of the footpath that runs through the play area and include painted games, such as hopscotch or number snake. This is a chance for the Contractor to be innovative and provide suggestions to make the best use of the existing footprint. 2.4 To repair a small amount of a two course wet pour surface that will be rolled into the border edges. The top surface 15mm to comprise a mixture of high strength EPDM rubber granules bound together with polyurethane. The bottom course depth, according to the free fall height from the equipment should be between 60mm - 40mm depending on each area. 2.5 To ensure all the surfacing materials used are designed, manufactured, and installed to a current British Standards 1176 and 1177. Approved members of CHAS and Construction Line. 2.6 Conduct a pre installation survey to confirm the base is prepared correctly prior to the work commencing. If removal is deemed necessary, this could be done internally by our Parks & Open Spaces Team. Site visits can be arranged. 2.7 The design is a chance for the contractor to be innovative. The final designs will be agreed on award of contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c47dc505-8194-4945-bb2c-770793692fee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN25 1QQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Haydon Wick | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 4 Jun 2021 at 09:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c47dc505-8194-4945-bb2c-770793692fee - 4 Jun 2021 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c47dc505-8194-4945-bb2c-770793692fee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c47dc505-8194-4945-bb2c-770793692fee 4th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fb142e2-4859-4a32-9d8f-54521e1828da ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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